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Minneapolis Minimum Wage

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City minimum wage

$16.37 per hour

The city minimum wage applies to employees who perform at least two hours of work in Minneapolis during a calendar week.

Jurisdiction
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Effective
January 1, 2026
Verified
September 4, 2026
City of Minneapolis minimum wage

Before payroll closes

Confirm coverage for the work location

  • Confirm that the worker performed work inside the jurisdiction shown above.
  • Check whether worker status, age, training, employer type, or industry changes coverage.
  • Review tip credit requirements before using a cash wage below the full minimum wage.
  • Keep the effective rate and source with the payroll record for the work location.